Furosemide (Lasix)

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Class

Loop diuretic

Action

Decreases preload by vasodilation effect in less than 5 minutesInhibits electrolyte reabsorption in the distal loop of henle, and promotes the excretion of sodium, potassium, hydrogen, magnesium, and chloride to decrease circulating blood volume by it's diuretic effect within 5-30 minutes

Indications/uses

Cardiogenic pulmonary edemaCHF

Contraindications

Anuria, Hypersensitivity, hypovolemia/dehydration, states of severe electrolyte depletions, known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides